ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

stack fabric in the proper color sequence for each particular requirement
use electric swatch cutting machine
operate high speed sewing machine
place swatches on a pre-taped or pre-glued book, place tags on fabric samples
place cover over swatches (called flapping), wipe off excess glue
check for flaws and material being straight in book
inspect and maintain fabric inventory and report low status to supervisor/manager for reorder
willing and able to cross train on all jobs in the department
prepare fabric for all swatch cards and memo samples, pick customer orders
accurate and detailed data entry
package and ship orders (tape, shrink wrap, and box product)
maintain monthly averages for tagging and swatching
accurately and efficiently tag memos, fabric cards and tips
perform routine housekeeping duties
perform miscellaneous duties as necessary
follow safe work practices
support LEAN, safety, sustainability, and environmental initiatives
grade and hand cut fabric into large groupings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

mathematical skills are required
must be able prioritize and fulfill weekly production requirements
communicate professionally with vendors and other departments
ability to communicate quality problems to supervisors and coworkers
ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions impacting quality and productivity
must be dependable, punctual, and adhere to attendance policy
must be cooperative and willing to learn new responsibilities
must have a high school diploma or equivalent
willingness to flex schedule, as needed
must have strong attention to detail
must adhere to all company policies and procedures
willingness to work overtime as needed

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

ability to cut straight lines on fabric
must be able to work in varying temperatures within manufacturing areas
the ability to wear a filtering face piece (dust mask) as needed
must have manual dexterity and visual acuity
frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and crouching
must be able to lift and carry bulky and heavy objects up to 50 pounds

Assembler